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Title: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:31:13 am

I went to the opening night of the "I Am 8-Bit" art exhibit in Hollywood tonight.  It was really cool and packed to the gills. There must have been about 500 people total.  They were lined up down Melrose.

For those of you who don't know, "I Am 8-Bit" is an art show consisting of artwork that a gathering of well known/famous artists create which is based upon their favorite old-school video game characters.

Here is their site: http://www.iam8bit.net/

Anyway, this isn't just a post to irritate people with my asterisks.

Here is a link to a bunch of photos that I took of the artwork. There is some REALLY awesome stuff.  Make sure you flick through it all.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/

Peace!

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: horseboy on April 18, 2007, 03:43:32 am

Some pretty cool stuff in there.


What the hell is this, though?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/463705637_0327225738.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:45:22 am

Yeah, I heard that muttered a lot. Just some dudes idea of a game I guess. That thing was a good four feet long.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:46:02 am

Did you check out "Narc Vs. Aids"?

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: horseboy on April 18, 2007, 03:50:11 am

Quote from: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:45:22 am

Yeah, I heard that muttered a lot. Just some dudes idea of a game I guess. That thing was a good four feet long.

Weird. I liked that show, though.

Quote from: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:46:02 am

Did you check out "Narc Vs. Aids"?

Very disturbing to say the least.


I think this is my favorite. I wonder if they will be selling prints of these.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/463697980_9f9b36e10c.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:53:34 am

Actually, they are. That was a print.

$75.00 and I believe it's limited to 50 prints.

If you want one let me know cause that stuff sells fast. I can pick one up tomorrow.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: sez on April 18, 2007, 05:25:47 am

Quote from: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:31:13 am

Here is a link to a bunch of photos that I took of the artwork. There is some REALLY awesome stuff.  Make sure you flick through it all.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/

Peace!

Wow - they're great photos.  Thanks for taking them - we never get to see those sort of exhibitions in Oz so I for one appreciate it.

Regards
Sez.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: horseboy on April 18, 2007, 06:13:01 am

Sez, you are being nice. You must have accidentally posted in the wrong forum.  ;D

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: saint on April 18, 2007, 03:29:17 pm

Is this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463699670/ available to purchase a print of?

And what's the scoop on this one? http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463701448/ Is that 3D like it looks, or flat? Is it available to purchase?

I'm jealous, I want to go check it out :)

Quote from: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:53:34 am

Actually, they are. That was a print.

$75.00 and I believe it's limited to 50 prints.

If you want one let me know cause that stuff sells fast. I can pick one up tomorrow.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: CheffoJeffo on April 18, 2007, 04:22:39 pm

Cool pix, KMC -- thanks for sharing ... and only using 8 asterisks.

 :applaud:

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: ahofle on April 18, 2007, 04:46:38 pm

That 'video game final supper' is the best painting ever made.  :laugh2:

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 19, 2007, 02:11:46 am

Quote from: saint on April 18, 2007, 03:29:17 pm

Is this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463699670/ available to purchase a print of?

And what's the scoop on this one? http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463701448/ Is that 3D like it looks, or flat? Is it available to purchase?

I'm jealous, I want to go check it out :)

Quote from: koolmoecraig on April 18, 2007, 03:53:34 am

Actually, they are. That was a print.

$75.00 and I believe it's limited to 50 prints.

If you want one let me know cause that stuff sells fast. I can pick one up tomorrow.

Hey Saint,

That Dragon's Lair one did not have any prints offered and the original was like $2000. And I think it was sold already. That picture doesn't do it justice at all. It was beautiful.

The Tron light bikes are really cool.  It is 3-D. The entire piece is made out of vacuum formed plastic.  If I'm not mistaken, the frame is actually part of the art work. A giant piece of black plastic formed and painted.  If I remember correctly, that one was about $800.

I am going to stop by there tomorrow and find out if they are going to be offering prints on any of the others. I'll let you know.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: johnvv on April 19, 2007, 02:25:31 am

I was fortunate to acquire the 'Burgertimers' plush set.

I am not in the area.  If you are going by on Thursday, would you check for prints for me as well?  I'll send you a pm with contact info.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 19, 2007, 02:26:58 am

I'll get a list of all prints.

peace

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: SavannahLion on April 19, 2007, 02:51:26 am

We need the measurements for this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463702706/in/photostream/) ;D

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: alexandro98 on April 19, 2007, 11:15:58 am

That Dragon's Lair one is awesome! I so want a print of that one.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: crashwg on April 19, 2007, 11:33:25 am

These are the two I like best

http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463701120/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463697462/

Are all the prints $75?  I'm considering getting one if available...

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: dislecksea on April 20, 2007, 09:48:05 am

If anyone is going back, could you check the quality of the pictures in the i am 8-bit: book?  I am thinking about ordering the book on-line, cutting out the art I like, and having it matted and framed.

Smaller than the big prints of course, but a bunch of those hanging on a wall together might look good.

Thanks!

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: Nannuu on April 22, 2007, 06:28:36 pm

Crap I'm always late.  I hope these two go up for sale on the site.  I'd buy those in a second.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463701120/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/koolmoecraig/463699670/

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: koolmoecraig on April 22, 2007, 06:36:20 pm

There aren't any prints of those.

You can buy the original Dragon's Lair painting for $3000 though if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: AWESOME Arcade Paintings and Artwork ********
Post by: sez on April 23, 2007, 12:10:20 am

Quote from: horseboy on April 18, 2007, 06:13:01 am

Sez, you are being nice. You must have accidentally posted in the wrong forum.  ;D

The painters have left the building.  8)